Area Engineer (PCE II)

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT); Clay Center (KS); On-site; USD 98,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Paren*

Employee Assistance Program

Infant at Work Program

Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/HRA/FSA with qualifying plans

Employer paid basic group life

Optional group life insurance

KPERS and Deferred Compensation

Paid on-the-job training programs.

Personal and Professional Development

STAR Program discounts

Job summary

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) seeks an Area Engineer (PCE II) for the Clay Center district. This role provides professional management and direction of construction, maintenance, fiscal, and personnel matters for a designated Area, representing KDOT with cities, counties and local citizens.

You will supervise engineers and office staff, coordinate with local officials, and oversee highway projects.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
• Six years of experience in engineering.
• Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
• The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with accommodations available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the maintenance of state highway and KDOT property in the area.
• Directly responsible for the administration of construction contracts in the area.
• Directly responsible for the supervision of Construction Engineers, one Maintenance Superintendent, and one Area Office Manager.
• Meets with local government officials to address needs in relation to the state highway system.
• Assists KDOTs Bureau of Design in developing scope for state highway projects.
• Attends training pertinent to the proper performance of the duties assigned.
• Provides guidance to the administrative personnel in the Area for fiscal functions, including purchases, vendor payments, capital and consumable inventories to assure agency guidelines are followed.

Education

Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions

Job description

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $98,363.20 - $102,138.40
• Hourly Pay Range: $47.29 - $49.10
• Work-Life Balance Programs:
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• For help managing daily life at no cost to you
• Infant at Work Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
• Medical Insurance
• Vison Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
• Employer paid basic group life
• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
• KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
• Paid on-the-job training programs.
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Area Engineer (PCE II) position works in the District Two office located in Clay Center, KS. This position provides professional administrative management and direction of all phases of construction, maintenance, fiscal, and personnel matters in a designated Area. The Area Engineer represents KDOT with cities, counties and local citizens.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Directly responsible for the maintenance of state highway and KDOT property in the area.
• Directly responsible for the administration of construction contracts in the area.
• Directly responsible for the supervision of Construction Engineers, one Maintenance Superintendent, and one Area Office Manager.
• Meets with local government officials to address their needs in relation to the state highway system.
• Assists KDOTs Bureau of Design in developing scope for state highway projects.
• Attends training pertinent to the proper performance of the duties assigned.
• Provides guidance to the administrative personnel in the Area for fiscal functions, including purchases, vendor payments, capital and consumable inventories to assure agency guidelines are followed.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
• Six years of experience in engineering.
• Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
• The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
• If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.